Asia Cup 2025: Nissanka, Mishara power Sri Lanka past Bangladesh after bowling masterclass
Sri Lanka opened their Asia Cup 2025 with a six-wicket win over Bangladesh in Abu Dhabi, chasing 139 with 32 balls to spare. Pathum Nissanka hit 50 and Kamil Mishara made 46* after a blistering 95-run stand. Earlier, Sri Lanka’s new-ball pair opened with two maidens and reduced Bangladesh to 53/5 before a record 86-run sixth-wicket stand lifted them to 139/5. The win gives Sri Lanka a strong net run rate boost.